counterexample

coun·ter·ex·am·ple

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koun-ter-ig-zam-puh l, -zahm-]
- /ˈkaʊn tər ɪgˌzæm pəl, -ˌzɑm-/
- /kaʊntərɪgˈzɑːmpl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-ter-ig-zam-puh l, -zahm-]
- /ˈkaʊn tər ɪgˌzæm pəl, -ˌzɑm-/

Definitions of counterexample word

noun counterexample an example or fact that is inconsistent with a hypothesis and may be used in argument against it 3
noun counterexample an example used to support an argument or claim that is in opposition to another argument or claim 3
noun counterexample an example that refutes an assertion or claim. 1
noun counterexample (logic) An exception to a proposed general rule; a specific instance of the falsity of a universally quantified statement. 1

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Origin of counterexample

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; counter- + example

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Parts of speech for Counterexample

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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counterexample popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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